Legal deadlock leaves Arunachal Pradesh out of Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Ranji participation in doubt
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) In a major setback for grassroots cricket in the Northeast, young men cricketers from Arunachal Pradesh will miss out on the ongoing Vinoo Mankad Trophy, as the state association has failed to field a team due to an ongoing legal battle bringing cricket in the state to a complete standstill. Arunachal Pradesh was scheduled to open its campaign against Sikkim in the Plate Group of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy at the KIIT Cricket Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. But an internal power struggle and subsequent court stay order mean the team will forfeit the fixture, with the opposition likely to be awarded full points as per the BCCIs playing conditions. The impasse stems from a factional feud within the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), where six district bodies - Lower Siang, Upper Subansiri, Kamle, Tawang, West Siang, and Papum Pare - alleged widespread violations of rules during the state executive elections and demanded fresh polls. The legal challenge against president Nabam Vivek and other office-bearers subsequently led to an interim stay on the functioning of the body by the Itanagar Bench of the Gauhati High Court. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed to IANS about the legal deadlock in the ACA, which has also affected its participation in the U19 Womens T20 Trophy. There are two factions in the Arunachal Cricket Association, and they are having a litigation issue in the Guwahati High Court-Itanagar Bench. There was some stay order from the High Court about a couple of months ago on the boards functioning. So, due to the issue present in front of that bench, there is no functionary in the Arunachal Cricket Association. The matter was finally heard in the first week of September, but the judgment is yet to be delivered by the bench. So no board is in place there for quite some time and therefore, there was no preparation to constitute a team for this Vinoo Mankad Trophy, he said to IANS on Thursday. The administrative crisis now poses a serious threat to Arunachal Pradesh's participation in the upcoming Ranji Trophy, scheduled to begin on October 11. Placed in the Plate Group, Arunachal is scheduled to open its campaign against Nagaland at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, but their participation is shrouded in mystery. As a result, they could not field the team in the junior mens levels. I don't know what will happen over them playing in the Ranji Trophy, starting on October 11. Everybody is waiting for the outcome of the court's verdict. As the matter is sub-judice, the BCCI cannot also step in. Nobody is governing there because of this matter there in the court, added Saikia. A source tracking the developments told IANS that the complete absence of a recognised, functional state body has put Arunachal Pradesh in danger of missing out on the entire ongoing domestic season. It sounds bizarre, but two or three different factions are all claiming to be the legitimate Arunachal Cricket Association while fighting each other in the court. With no official body recognised to run operations, no official team can be fielded for BCCI-affiliated competitions. For the BCCI to connect with state representatives is virtually impossible because nobody has the authority to speak for Arunachal cricket right now it's a completely defunct organisation. Theres been a continuous tussle over who actually controls the association. Its strikingly similar to the administrative impasse the Bihar Cricket Association faced for years, which kept them out of national competitions for long before a functional body came in, added the source. The administrative tussle has triggered deep concern over the future of its mens and womens players across age groups. It is heartbreaking that our states young cricketers have been locked out of the U-19 men's and women's national tournaments. The players spend the entire year grinding on the field just to get a shot at representing Arunachal on the national stage, and this absence has hit them hard, said a local source to IANS. Arunachal Pradesh was granted full BCCI membership in 2018 alongside other Northeastern states following recommendations by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA). Lashing out at the ongoing administrative tussle, the source added, This is what happens when self-interest and the scramble for positions take precedence over the careers of young cricketers. The players are paying the ultimate price - their growth is stalled and their ambitions are being thrown away. But the truth will come out eventually. Those at the centre of this need to wake up to the damage being done and put the future of Arunachal's young talent ahead of their own interests. If we don't think about the future of these kids now, the state's cricketing future will be completely lost, stated the source.
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Anarchist mindset: Nitin Nabin hits out at Rahul Gandhi over protest against CEC
Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, over protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that if the Opposition has any courage, it should resign from the seats it won through elections conducted by the Election Commission of India. The remarks came after Rahul Gandhi led another protest towards Jantar Mantar on Wednesday. Rahul Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition MPs were detained by the Delhi Police after a bus carrying them was stopped near Janpath as INDIA bloc MPs sought to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking to reporters, Nitin Nabin said, I would say these are people with an anarchist mindset, who know only how to spread poison in society. After all, this very Election Commission conducted the elections in Kerala. It also conducted the elections in Tamil Nadu, where they came to power. If he has the courage, Rahul Gandhi should first resign. The public is fully watching the game he is playing. This Leader of Opposition is engaged in shielding infiltrators, he said. They are trying to take away the rights of the people. We are trying to give them their rights back. I believe that people who belong here have the right to the countrys resources, he added. Nabin also praised the Uttar Pradesh government for the arrangements at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. I belong to Bihar, and coming here to Varanasi is part of our traditions. I would say that the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor has been constructed in a great way. The devotees also like it. It is a great experience. For this, I would like to congratulate PM Modi and CM Yogi, he said. The BJP national president offered prayers at the Baba Vishwanath Temple. He will interact with youths at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth and later hold a review meeting with party office-bearers on preparations for the upcoming elections at Gokul Dham.
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Building J&Ks Place in Indias GCC Future
On 9 and 10 October 2026, something quite interesting is going to happen at IIM Jammu. The J&K GCC Summit 2026, being organised by IIM Jammu in collaboration with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and in knowledge partnership with NASSCOM, will bring together some of the countrys leading Global Capability Centre (GCC) companies, policymakers, academics and industry leaders. But I believe the significance of these two days goes well beyond a summit. For perhaps the first time, some of the senior-most administrative leaders of Jammu and Kashmir will sit across the table with leaders of Indias GCC industry in a series of candid, no-holds-barred conversations about a question that matters deeply to us: What will it take for Jammu and Kashmir to enter Indias growing GCC ecosystem, and to do so as a credible Tier-2 and Tier-3 destination? That may sound like a familiar proposition at a business summit. It is not. Economic growth is ultimately driven by two sets of stakeholdersthe government that creates the enabling environment and the businesses that take the risk of investing in it. Genuine growth begins when these two sides are willing to listen to each other, ask difficult questions and speak honestly about what works and what does not. That is precisely the spirit in which we are approaching the J&K GCC Summit. Let me explain why In June 2025, a train crossed the Chenab on the worlds highest railway arch bridge, connecting the Kashmir Valley to the national rail network. The bridge was decades in the making. Its deeper value, however, can be expressed in one word that matters as much to an investor as it does to a traveller: predictability. A journey that once depended heavily on weather and a single highway can now be planned with greater certainty. That is the journey we want to begin for J&Ks GCC ecosystem. Building a significant GCC destination will not happen overnight. It may take years. Perhaps decades. But the journey can be made predictable if we learn from those who have already travelled it. Be they leading GCC companies or States that have successfully attracted such investments. That is why the Summit is bringing industry leaders together with representatives of States such as Gujarat, Bihar and Tamil Nadu, which have valuable lessons to share. We do not intend to reinvent the wheel. We want to understand what has worked elsewhere, what has not, and what can be adapted to J&Ks own circumstances. The opportunity before us India already hosts more than 2,200 capability centres employing around 1.9 million professionals and generating close to USD 65 billion in annual exports. Importantly, more than 220 of these centres have already chosen Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The next phase of the GCC story is increasingly moving beyond the established metropolitan centres, with locations outside the metros expected to account for a substantial share of the sectors future workforce. This is where J&K must position itself. The question is not whether Jammu and Kashmir can replicate Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai or Pune. We should not try to become another metro. Our opportunity lies in becoming a different kind of GCC destination. Over the last decade, the case for J&K has changed significantly. Rail and road connectivity has been transformed and air connectivity has expanded. The Union Territory today has an institutional ecosystem that includes an IIM, an IIT and an AIIMS, alongside CSIR-IIIM, NIT Srinagar, the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and the prestigious Universities of Jammu /Kashmir, among several other institutions offering new-age and specialised programmes. In addition to that we also have something that every GCC ultimately needshuman resource. Jammu and Kashmir has a young, educated and increasingly aspirational population. Its universities and technical institutions are producing talent across disciplines. Office, talent and utility costs remain competitive compared to established metropolitan locations. And the security environment today provides a foundation for businesses to plan for the long term. Yet a good proposition is not enough. An investor looking at a new location will ask some very practical questions. Who will take my decision? How long will my approvals take? Where will my people sit on the first day? And who will do the work? The answers to these questions can determine where a GCC chooses to locate, often more decisively than the headline value of an incentive. We have to answer each of them The first is facilitation. The hardest part of entering a new region for an established business is often not the investment itself, but understanding whom to approach and how to navigate the system. In J&K, an investor should not have to make multiple rounds of enquiries across Departments. The investor should have one phone call or one email to make. We therefore need a named facilitation officer, with the authority to convene Departments, resolve issues and remain accountable as a single point of contact for the prospective investor. If banks can provide relationship managers to their customers, there is no reason why government cannot provide the same degree of institutional ownership to an investor. The second question is time Approvals relating to registration, premises, power, fire safety and labour compliance should carry clear and published timelines. These should be tracked through the single-window system and, importantly, measured against actual performance. An investor can plan around a known timeline. It is uncertainty that stalls a project. Strict adherence to prescribed timelines translates to confidence which is quintessential for attracting investments. The third question is space and infrastructure J&K needs to identify and earmark ready-to-occupy office spaces in both Jammu and Srinagar, with floor plates, tenure and tariffs clearly stated in advance. A GCC that decides to come here should be able to occupy its premises within months, not years. The space has to exist before the decision is made. There is also a unique advantage here that few locations can offer. Jammu and Srinagar are two major cities within one Union Territory, under one administration, one policy framework and one institutional point of contact. They draw upon different talent pools and can potentially serve as primary and continuity locations for the same GCC. A company should be able to scale across both cities without having to navigate two different administrations. The fourth question is people Our commitment has to be simple: skilling must respond to actual employer demand. Here comes the role of Mission YUVA and our technical institutions. Mission YUVA, the Skill Development institutions, our universities and the ITI network being upgraded under PM-SETU must increasingly train people for specific roles, in specific numbers and within specific timelines. The Department of Labour and Employment, which is spearheading the organisation of the Summit, will have an important role in translating industry conversations into an actionable talent strategy. This is also where the GCC opportunity becomes much more than an investment proposition. A GCC does not merely bring an office. It brings new skills, new career paths, new technologies and new aspirations. For a young person in Jammu or Srinagar, the arrival of a global company should mean that a world-class career no longer necessarily requires leaving home for Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai or Delhi. That is the human dividend we must keep at the centre of this conversation. And then comes the most important question of all: Who will be the first? The first GCC centre matters disproportionately. Every subsequent investor will ask: Who else is already here? The answer today has to change from zero. An anchor GCC can do more than create direct employment. A centre employing 500 professionals can support a comparable ecosystem of opportunities in facilities, transport, hospitality, food services, professional services and other allied sectors. Securing that first anchor tenant is therefore not just another investment target. It is the decisive step in establishing confidence. The administration will concentrate its efforts accordingly. This is why the J&K GCC Summit matters. Every panel, every panellist, every question and every answer over these two days will be an opportunity for us to learn and, equally important, to allow industry to tell us what it needs from us. We are not approaching the Summit merely to showcase J&K. We are approaching it to listen. If we want global capability centres to look beyond the metros, then we must demonstrate that a Tier-2 or Tier-3 location can offer something equally compelling: access to talent, competitive costs, quality institutions, reliable infrastructure, responsive governance and, above all, confidence that commitments made today will hold tomorrow. Jammu and Kashmir has many of these ingredients. The task before us is to bring them together into an ecosystem that works. Our entrepreneurial spirit is gathering momentum. Our young people are increasingly looking towards new-age sectors and new forms of enterprise. The GCC ecosystem can benefit from this talent and ambition, even as its presence here can accelerate the development of that very ecosystem. The Path Forward I do not believe J&K needs to become the biggest GCC destination in India. I believe it can become one of the most differentiated. We have learnt something from building the Chenab Rail Bridge. Great journeys begin with an audacious idea, but they are completed through engineering, patience, persistence and thousands of smaller decisions made correctly along the way. The GCC journey will be no different. We have the ambition. We have the foundations. We have a growing pool of talent. What we now need is execution, industry partnership and the patience to build for the long term. The first J&K GCC Summit is therefore not the culmination of a journey. It is the beginning of one. And if we get the beginning right, I believe the destination is within reach. A GCC ecosystem that proves that the next generation of Indias growth need not come only from its largest cities, but can also emerge from its most promising Tier-2 and Tier-3 centres. Jammu and Kashmir is ready to make that journey. The promise is not that it will happen overnight. The promise is that we are ready to make it happen. (The writer is Chief Secretary, Government of Jammu and Kashmir)
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Bihar Announces Squad For First Two Ranji Trophy Matches
The Bihar Cricket Association: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has announced the state squad for the first two matches of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27. The team was selected under the supervision of observers appointed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is on national duty with the Indian T20 team, Following the selection process, 17 players have been named in the main squad, while six players have been kept on standby. Bihar will begin its Ranji Trophy campaign against Uttar Pradesh on October 11. The match will be played at the newly constructed International Cricket Stadium in Rajgir. The fixture will also mark the beginning of the new domestic cricket season in Bihar. The selection of players for the Ranji Trophy squad was conducted under the supervision of BCCI-nominated selectors Harvinder Singh, S. Sharath, and Amitabh Vijayvargiya. The selectors assessed the players based on their performances and current level of preparation before finalising the squad for the first two matches. The list issued by the Bihar Cricket Association includes the main squad, standby players and support staff. The October 11 clash against Uttar Pradesh will be a special occasion for Bihar cricket. Bihar will take the field for a Ranji Trophy match for the first time at the newly constructed International Cricket Stadium in Rajgir. There is considerable excitement among cricket fans across Bihar ahead of the historic fixture. The Bihar Cricket Association is making preparations in full swing for the new Ranji Trophy season. The team will now turn its focus to the campaign beginning on October 11, with Bihar aiming to start the season on a winning note against Uttar Pradesh at its home venue. The selection trials for the Ranji and U-23 teams were conducted under the supervision of selectors invited by the BCCI. The selectors assessed the players on various parameters, including performance, technical ability, fitness, discipline and their ability to perform under match situations. Players were given opportunities to showcase their skills in batting, bowling, fielding and other aspects of the game. The BCA had earlier released the list of players for the camp. Based on this list, the players participated in the selection process. Following the trials, players will be selected for the Ranji and U-23 teams based on their performances. The U-23 selection process was conducted over two days, October 5 and 6, 2026, while the Ranji selection process was held on October 6. Bihar squad for the first two matches: Sakibul Gani (captain), Ayush Loharuka, Mangal Maharour, Naman Gaurav, Piyush Singh, Bipin Kumar Saurabh (wk), Sarman Nigrodh (wk), Akash Raj, Prithvi Raj, Himanshu Singh (VC), Khalid Alam, Suraj Kumar Kashyap, Shakib Hussain, MD Izhar, Shabbir Khan, Raghavendra Singh, Amod Yadav Standby players: Nawaz Khan, Malay Rai, Danish Alam, Tanu Kumar Singh, Sachin Kumar Singh, Prashant Kumar Singh Support staff: Nawaz Khan, Malay Rai, Danish Alam, Tanu Kumar Singh, Sachin Kumar Singh, Prashant Kumar Singh Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Bihar: Man arrested in alleged occult treatment case
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 7 (IANS) Bihar Police have arrested Shravan Mahto, alias Shravan Bhagat, in connection with allegations that children were subjected to inhumane treatment in the name of medical care at Mahadevpatti village in Sitamarhi's Parihar block. The case came to light after a video circulated widely on social media purportedly showing Shravan grabbing and shaking children, lifting them by their legs, and allegedly throwing them to the ground. Police said the accused fled when officers initially reached the spot but was later arrested and is now being interrogated. According to residents, Shravan had allegedly been conducting rituals involving exorcism and occult practices, locally described as tantra-mantra, at the premises of a cremation ground in Mahadevpatti for around four years. Locals claimed that people would bring children to the site, particularly on Mondays and Fridays, seeking treatment for speech and mobility difficulties and other physical ailments. Police are investigating these claims and are also trying to establish how long the alleged activity had been taking place. During interrogation, Shravan allegedly told police that he administered consecrated rice grains, or akshat, while invoking Goddess Kamakhya and Lord Narasimha. He reportedly claimed that he had not learnt the practice from anyone and had acquired the knowledge through a dream. He also allegedly claimed that people had travelled from Nepal and even Australia seeking treatment and that he had been practising the method for around a decade. He further claimed that no child had died during this period. These statements form part of the investigation and have not been independently established. The alleged treatment shown in the viral video has triggered public outrage. However, the video has not been independently verified, and its full context and the identities of those shown in it have yet to be established. An FIR has been registered on the statement of Parihar Station House Officer Pankaj Kumar Yadav. Police have invoked provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. ASP Ashish Anand said the accused had been arrested and that the entire matter was under investigation. We are seeking to determine who brought the children to the site, how long the alleged practices had been continuing, and whether other people were involved, Anand said. Investigators are examining the viral video, the accused's statement and information gathered from residents to establish the sequence of events and identify any other individuals who may have been involved. The case has also raised questions about measures taken by the local administration to protect children from potentially harmful practices.
Bihar: Schoolboy shot in Kharagpur; police detain suspects
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 7 (IANS) A schoolboy was shot while riding on a bike in Kharagpur in West Midnapore district on Wednesday. The student is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kolkata and is reported to be in a critical condition. The injured boy has been identified as Akshay Jha. According to local sources, he was riding on the pillion seat of a bike in the railway area of Old Settlement, Ward No. 20, in Kharagpur at around 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday. Shots were allegedly fired at the moving bike, and one of the bullets hit Akshay in the chest. He was taken to a local hospital in serious condition and was later shifted to Kolkata for advanced treatment. The rider of the bike said he did not know why the shooting took place or who fired the shots. On the other hand, residents claimed that no one heard the sound of firing. As a result, there is confusion over how, when and why the shooting took place. Police are investigating the matter. Personnel from Kharagpur Town Police Station are trying to ascertain the motive behind the incident. However, police said they were certain that a shooting had taken place. The initial investigation suggests that the firing occurred during a dispute between two groups. As a result, several suspects have been detained for questioning. Local councillor D. Basanti said the injured student is the son of an employee of the Railway Health Department. I went to the railway hospital after receiving the news, Basanti said. He added that he learnt that miscreants had fired two shots, one of which hit the minor on the left side of his chest. Basanti further claimed that, at the time of the incident, two persons were riding a scooter without a number plate. He also expressed the suspicion that the intended target might have been Sagar Kumar, the son of Prasad and a friend of Akshay. According to Basanti, the two had gone out for refreshments when the incident occurred. He further claimed that Prasad belonged to the Srinu Naidu group and that both Prasad and Srinu had died in separate firing incidents in the past. Meanwhile, West Midnapore Superintendent of Police Papiya Sultana said there were two groups in the area and a firing incident had taken place between them. She said five people had already been arrested and seven police teams had been formed to investigate the case. The Superintendent of Police added that footage from all CCTV cameras in the area was being collected and analysed.
Bihar: Arms cache recovered in Gaya forest near Jharkhand border
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 7 (IANS) A joint search operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Bihar Police led to the recovery of a cache of weapons and ammunition allegedly hidden underground in a dense forest along the Bihar-Jharkhand border in Gaya district. Acting on intelligence inputs regarding weapons concealed in the forest, security personnel launched the operation early on Wednesday in the Dhangai police station area. The search was conducted near the route connecting Tiletad and Hisir, where the joint team searched suspected hideouts across the forest. The operation was led by SSB Deputy Commandant Ravi Bhushan. During the search, personnel detected suspicious material buried underground. After excavating the site, they recovered weapons and ammunition wrapped in plastic and concealed inside a pit. According to the security forces, the recovered items include a 9 mm carbine with two magazines, a country-made muzzle-loading rifle, a country-made pistol, and another pistol with two magazines. A 5-watt walkie-talkie was also recovered. The ammunition cache comprised 79 rounds of 9 mm ammunition and 13 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition. Following the recovery, security forces launched a search of the surrounding forest area to determine whether any additional weapons or other material had been concealed nearby. Dhangai SHO Shravan Ram and SSB Assistant Commandant Sanoj Kumar of the 29th Battalion's Dhangai Camp played key roles in the operation, officials said. Police are now investigating who buried the weapons at the site and how they were transported to the forest. Investigators are also working to establish the intended use of the recovered arms and identify any individuals or groups linked to the cache. The recovery has prompted heightened surveillance and further searches in the forested border area as security agencies continue their investigation. Gaya has long been regarded as one of the Naxal-affected districts of Bihar, with several operatives of banned extremist outfits arrested in the region in the past. The forested areas around Dhangai, Barachatti, Banke Bazar and Sherghati in Gaya district extend towards the Jharkhand border and have previously been identified as routes used by Naxal operatives to move between the two states. Against this backdrop, the recovery of weapons and ammunition from the area is being viewed as a significant achievement for the security forces.
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The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced the postponement of the 72nd Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination, which was initially set for October 25, 2026. This decision comes after the exam was previously rescheduled from its original date of July 26, 2026. Candidates are advised to await further details regarding the new exam date and related instructions, which will be communicated in an official notification expected next week. Stay informed for updates on this important examination.
Bihar: Mahagathbandhan holds Aakrosh marches over SIR, seeks CEC resignation
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 7 (IANS) The Mahagathbandhan on Wednesday took its opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to the streets, with 'Aakrosh Marches' organised at block headquarters across Bihar. In Patna, a large number of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers gathered outside the party office and raised slogans against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protesters carried effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gyanesh Kumar. The protesters later moved towards the Income Tax roundabout, where the effigies were set on fire. The demonstration was aimed at registering the Opposition's protest against the SIR exercise and what the Mahagathbandhan alleges are irregularities in the electoral rolls. The Mahagathbandhan has opposed the SIR exercise and raised concerns about the deletion and verification of names in electoral rolls. The alliance has demanded greater transparency from the Election Commission and has called for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, announced the two-day agitation after a meeting of Mahagathbandhan leaders on Monday. Under the announced programme, protests were scheduled at block headquarters on October 7, followed by demonstrations at district headquarters on October 8. Yadav has accused the Election Commission of India and Gyanesh Kumar of acting against the interests of the Opposition. The RJD and its allies have made these political allegations, but they have not been established as facts. According to the Mahagathbandhan's announced programme, its leaders and workers will hold a march in Patna on October 8 from the Saptamurti area towards Lok Bhavan and submit a memorandum concerning the SIR exercise and the functioning of the Election Commission. Tejashwi Yadav has also raised questions over the transfer of Rs 10,000 to women's bank accounts ahead of the election and alleged that government resources were being used to influence voters. The Opposition has said it raised these concerns before the Election Commission but was dissatisfied with the response. The Mahagathbandhan has said the protests are intended to highlight its concerns over electoral roll revision, transparency and the functioning of the Election Commission. The agitation will continue on October 8 with district-level demonstrations across Bihar, followed by the planned Patna march and submission of the memorandum to the Governor.
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After Cannes, Mothers of Courage makes it to UN SDG Action Awards 2026 finals
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Bihars Grand Alliance Stages Protest March Against Election Commission
The Grand Alliance in Patna protests against the Election Commission, demanding transparency and accountability in the electoral process. Bihars Grand Alliance Stages Protest March Against Election Commission
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The trade and industry expected Drishyam The Conclusion to open with a bang. Yet, when it collected a huge Rs. 174 crores, it stunned the industry. We asked trade experts about its huge business and what lies ahead. Trade veteran Taran Adarsh said, I was expecting a huge number from the opening weekend, and the film has actually lived up to those expectations in terms of content as well as numbers. Drishyam, as a brand, has only grown. People loved the first part, but they largely saw it on television and digital platforms. Thus, the fan following grew. So, when Drishyam 2 came out, it already had a ready-made audience. With the second part faring so well at the box office, it laid the foundation for the third part, as far as the numbers are concerned. When the second part opened so big, the third part was bound to be 5 or 10 steps ahead. Thats what has happened. He sighed, At the same time, I feel sad that this series has come to an end. The story and characters resonated with the people. Today, people know the Pav Bhaji joke and the satsang connection (laughs). Also, Goa as a backdrop, the Salgaonkar family, the quest for Meera to take Vijay Salgaonkar to task everything about these films became so memorable. Hence, theres definitely a sense of loss now that the series has come to an end. Vishek Chauhan, owner of Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, expressed, It was a surprise. I didnt expect it to open the way it did. It is among the biggest openers in recent times. Also, its a film which doesnt have any of the commercial trappings like hit music, romance, comedy, etc. Its a plot-driven franchise with a dash of murder mystery. Its not an ideal family entertainer in the truest sense, though the family values are very strong. Hence, its opening was surprising. The reason probably is that the love for the franchise has become immense. That is what drove the huge ticket sales. People had this trust that theyll have a good time. Trade analyst Atul Mohan said, Yes, it was a pleasant surprise. We expected the film to open in the range of Rs. 40 crores plus. The series has a huge following. In fact, I told Kumar ji (producer Kumar Mangat Pathak) before the release, Congratulations, ab ki paar, 300 paar! Distributor and exhibitor Raj Bansal confessed, I didnt expect the film to do this much. I was expecting an opening of Rs. 45 crores, but it ended up having a first day collection of Rs. 62 crores. Similarly, I expected a weekend of Rs. 140 crores, but it collected Rs. 175 crores in three days. A collection of Rs. 20 crores on Monday is huge. He also remarked, Drishyam didnt have scope for music and yet it has done so well. If there was scope for music, the film would have done better by 15-20%. Lifetime predictions Trade experts feel that itll have a huge lifetime but not sure if itll collect Rs. 500 crores. Taran Adarsh said, Its a bit too early to say. Udta Teer has been shifted ahead. So, they have an open run and the second weekend will also be fantastic. But on October 16, two prominent films will be up for release Prahaar and Nayyi Navelli. They wont take away all the screens and audiences. But there will be choice for the audience. Lets see if Drishyam is able to put up a tough fight at that point. Nevertheless, the job is done. It has crossed Rs. 200 crores and will move towards the Rs. 300 crore mark. Atul Mohan stated, Rs. 400 crores lifetime is on for sure. The film has 2 open weeks to score. Itll face competition in the third week. But when a film is doing so well, the first preference of the multiplexes is to retain shows of the successful holdover film. So, they would allocate sufficient slots to Drishyam. Raj Bansal opined, I am expecting the film to have a lifetime in the range of Rs. 400 crores and Rs. 450 crores. It can do Rs. 500 crores. However, the pre-Diwali period would kick in. That has a major effect on footfalls, especially in North India. Also, Ramayana will arrive in the first week of November. If it had no such obstacles, it would have a chance in crossing the Rs. 500 crores mark. Nevertheless, itll have a steady run as viewers are loving the film. Vishek Chauhan explained, Its a possibility, but I still believe that genre limitations will kick in. Yes, it has opened well, but will it have enough gas to reach the Rs. 500 crore mark? That remains to be seen. For that, the film should have had a little bit more of commercial trappings to get the audience in. Never say never, but Rs. 350-400 crore finish is definitely on the cards. In fact, Ill be very disappointed if it doesnt do Rs. 400 crores. And if it hits the Rs. 500 crore mark, Ill be very ecstatic. He added, Theres a major advantage that theres no competing film. So, it has an open run for 2 weeks. However, once we hit the Dussehra festivities, people will get a bit diverted. Anyway, whats important is that a film like this collecting Rs. 300-400 crores is simply phenomenal. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Drishyam actor Samvedna Suwalka recalls Ajay Devgns appreciation for her monologue in part 2: He patted my back and said, Well done; adds, My 10-12 years of hard work is paying off after Drishyam The Conclusion
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Bihar Chief Minister Emphasizes Prosperity for a Developed India at Sankalp Sabha
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Bihar: Six Held For Murder, STF Attack; Three Injured In Encounter
Six individuals have been arrested across two districts in Bihar for their alleged involvement in a murder case and an attack on Special Task Force (STF) personnel. Three of the accused sustained bullet injuries during an exchange of fire with police while attempting to flee in Sitamarhi, while three others were arrested in Vaishali for assaulting STF members.
BJP leaders hail PM Modis 25 years in public service, call milestone historic
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 25 years as head of government, marking a political journey that began with his appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and continued with three consecutive terms as PM since 2014, BJP leaders on Wednesday hailed the milestone, terming it a matter of pride for every Indian. Speaking to IANS, BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served Gujarat and the country for 25 years, working with the goal of serving all sections of society. Therefore, the Union Cabinet yesterday felicitated and welcomed him on completing 25 years in public service. He is the only mass leader in the country to have fulfilled his constitutional responsibilities for 25 years while working to make the country stronger, self-reliant and developed. BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal called it matter of pride and said, It is a matter of pride for every Indian. As workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party, this is a very important day for us, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completing 25 years as an elected head of government today. Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, It is a very significant occasion. This is the first time in the country that a Prime Minister has completed 25 years of public service, including his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister. This is historic, and I congratulate the people of the country and the Prime Minister on this occasion. Ashish Sood, a Delhi Minister, told IANS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served the people for 25 uninterrupted years while holding constitutional positions. Bringing change to people's lives, empowering the youth through startups and promoting social harmony are among the many inspiring initiatives undertaken during this period. Delhi Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh said, As the country's Prime Servant, the Prime Minister has served the nation for 25 years. With the trust of 140 crore Indians, he laid the foundation for a 'Viksit Bharat'. The goal of making India a 'Vishwaguru' by 2047 is, in many ways, being implemented and becoming visible in reality. Meanwhile, PM Modis first stint at the helm of a government began in Gujarat in 2001. His tenure there lasted more than 12 years before he became the BJPs prime ministerial candidate and led the party to a majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. He returned as Prime Minister with good mandates in 2019 and 2024, becoming the first Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to lead a government for three consecutive terms. The BJPs celebrations seek to connect the two phases of PM Modis political career. A Union Cabinet resolution highlighted initiatives launched in Gujarat that were later expanded nationally, including the SWAGAT grievance-redressal system and the Jyotigram scheme. SWAGAT, through which PM Modi personally reviewed citizens grievances, received the United Nations Public Service Award in 2010. Its approach later inspired PRAGATI, the Centres platform for reviewing stalled projects and resolving implementation bottlenecks. The BJP has been marking PM Modis 25 years in public life through the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, launched on his birthday on September 17. The campaign has included blood donation drives, cleanliness programmes, welfare outreach, exhibitions, cultural events and other public service initiatives. On Wednesday, the BJP is organising events across states, including torch marches, motorcycle and cycle rallies, and exhibitions highlighting PM Modis journey from Gujarat to the Prime Ministers Office. In Delhi, the main Seva Jyoti programme will be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex. BJP workers and supporters from organisational units across the national capital are expected to attend.
'We allowed India to get back into the game': Hope rues middle-over collapse in Lucknow
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) West Indies skipper Shai Hope admitted his sides failure to execute in the middle overs and a cluster of wickets allowed India to wrest control of the first T20I as Shreyas Iyers unbeaten 102 powered the hosts to an eight-wicket win here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. West Indies were well placed at 82/3 after 10 overs, with Hope and Sherfane Rutherford having put together a 38-run stand after the visitors lost three wickets in the powerplay. But Hopes dismissal for 52 triggered a collapse as West Indies lost four wickets in a dramatic six-over passage and were eventually bowled out for 171. Reflecting on the middle overs, Hope said the visitors had allowed India to claw their way back into the contest by losing wickets in clusters. I think it was a bit of both. I felt like we allowed them to get back into the game a bit. Because we started okay in the powerplay, but then Rutherford and I built a nice partnership going into the 10th and 11th overs. So we were setting a nice platform, but I got out at a crucial stage as well, and then wickets just continued to fall, Hope said in the post-match press conference. Whenever you cant build partnerships or wickets continue to fall back to back, you never give yourself the best chance of going deep and getting a big score. So those are the little things that we need to pay attention to for the next game. Make sure we dont lose wickets in clusters and then give ourselves a better chance to get a big total. Hopes own dismissal came immediately after he had completed his 13th T20I fifty, with the West Indies captain falling for 52 to Naman Dhir, who was making his T20I debut. Dhir went on to finish with 3/31, becoming the third Indian spinner to claim three wickets on T20I debut. Hope admitted that the debutant had not necessarily been the bowler West Indies expected to target but stressed that batting sides must adapt to whoever performs best on the day. To be fair, when you think about him as one of the options that they have, you would see him as the second spinner or the extra spinner. So usually as a batting group you tend to say, 'Okay, maybe target this guy,' but still we have to play the situation of the game, Hope said. If hes bowling the best on the day, then hes not the so-called second spinner or third spinner. Just so happened I probably opened the floodgates for him a bit, I think I was the first one to be dismissed. But like I said in the post-match, I thought that we were a little bit chaotic in the back end. Hope felt West Indies became too aggressive in their approach after building a platform, instead of recognising that they still had enough batting resources to attack later in the innings. Felt as though we were trying to score 270 or 280 at some stages. You know we just had to play the situation of the game a little bit smarter. Maybe give ourselves a bit more time because we know we could always do damage in the back end if we have wickets in hand, he said. At the same time, Hope gave credit to Dhir for making the most of his opportunity. But he still bowled well; you have to give him credit when it is due, he added. The West Indies captain also admitted that the visitors were simply not good enough with the bat after being asked to set a target on a surface that became easier to bat on in the second innings. I think we maybe didnt our execution wasnt right. We just didnt execute in the middle overs. We allowed India to get back into the game with some, maybe not the right shot selection in certain stages, but yeah its just one of those days, Hope said. Indias chase was then blown open by Iyer, who smashed an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, including a century off 42 deliveries. It was the India skippers maiden T20I century and his highest score in the format as India completed the chase in 14.4 overs. Hope acknowledged the significance of Iyers innings but felt West Indies had made the challenge considerably harder for their bowling attack by failing to put enough runs on the board. Shreyas, he played a wonderful innings. Again, when you dont put a big score on the board when youre batting first in Indian conditions, its always going to be tough for you as a bowling group, he said. Iyers innings was the second-fastest T20I century against the West Indies, behind only Australias Tim Davids 37-ball hundred in 2025, while it was the fastest by an Indian against the Caribbean side, bettering KL Rahuls 46-ball hundred in 2016. Hope also praised Rutherford, who scored 56 off 31 balls for his seventh T20I fifty. Rutherford, hes been playing really well in this format. Hes been playing some magnificent innings for us giving us opportunities to defend. And its great to see him back in the runs. He didnt get many runs in the ODI series so its nice to see him ticking those boxes here in the T20 series, he said. Rutherford and Hope had taken West Indies to 82/3 before the visitors lost their way. Hope felt the difference between the two innings was also influenced by the conditions. With the ball, like I said before, when you only have 170 to defend and the wetness comes into play, the ball gets a lot wetter, the surface a lot more placid. So its always gonna be more difficult from a bowling side of things, he said. I also felt when India bowled their spinners got a lot more spin on the surface. Something that we didnt really get a chance to extract, maybe because of the conditions. Hope said the ball came onto the bat better in the second innings, while Indias bowlers were also able to extract more from their cutters at crucial moments. I would say in comparison to the first, to the second innings, yes. I thought the ball actually came on a bit more. Even when we bowled our slower balls and cutters it actually slid onto the pitch a bit more rather than held. Mayank got his cutters to grip a bit more, he said. So maybe those little margins, yes, but we just didnt bat as well as we could have honestly, you just have to be honest. Despite the defeat, Hope insisted that West Indies cannot dwell on the past and must use the experience of players who have previously played in India, including those with IPL exposure. Its certainly not up to scratch. You know when you come to India, playing in their home conditions, you gotta play your best cricket. You know theyre a very tough team to beat, so you gotta make sure you have more rights than wrongs. And something that we didnt do well today, he said. But the thing is I know there are a lot of guys who played here, whether its in the IPL or previous tours, so we just need to use those experiences and find a way to get better, come back for the next game. Hope, who has enjoyed success with the bat in India, said his approach is built around adapting quickly to conditions and paying close attention to detail. Thats a tough one because we all know the conditions for batting usually tends to be a bit better. But still you have to find a way to adapt. Youre still playing against quality players, youre still playing against guys whove done it many, many times, he said. Its just about being more ruthless and paying closer attention to detail whenever Im preparing and assessing what is necessary in each set of conditions or whichever situation the game Im faced with. So all these little things I try to put together into one basket whenever Im playing cricket here in India. And sometimes you need a bit of luck as well. Just make sure everything ticks and Ive just had the opportunity to get success and just trying to ride that wave for as long as possible. The Windies captain also acknowledged that the best T20 teams are those that assess conditions quickly and adjust their approach rather than blindly chasing a predetermined total. So Id say the best teams in the world they assess the conditions quickly. So when you have that assessment, then youd know exactly what would be a good score to defend from a bowling side of things, Hope said. The faster we can have that information being spread to the group I think that gives us a better, clearer understanding of what is required in those situations there. He also pointed out that the pitch can behave differently across the two innings, making it important for teams batting first to build in a cushion. Its always challenging because the first half of the game the wicket might play differently than in the second half, so you almost have to give yourself an extra cushion, so you may have to bat out of your skin sometimes to give yourself a good chance, he said. So I think the better teams who assess and adapt quicker tend to give themselves a better chance of winning the game. So those are things that we need to improve on as a team and find ways to get bigger targets when we try to set a score.
Bus from Delhi to Bihar catches fire in Greater Noida, all 32 passengers evacuated
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Bus travelling from Delhi to Bihar catches fire in Greater Noida, passengers evacuated
A bus travelling from New Delhi to Samastipur, Bihar, caught fire in the Knowledge Park police station area of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with all 32 passengers on board. However, all of them were safely evacuated, police said on Tuesday. Greater Noida Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Abhay Kumar Mishra said that a report was received about a fire breaking out on the bus, following which a team from Sector 148 reached the spot and brought the fire under control. He said there were 32 passengers on board and all of them were safely evacuated. The bus was travelling from Delhi to Samastipur, Bihar. A report was received regarding a fire breaking out on the bus. A team from the 148th Sector arrived immediately and brought the fire under control; all passengers were on board at the time. Efforts are underway to safely evacuate everyone and arrange for their onward journey, Mishra said. There were 32 passengers on board. All passengers were safely evacuated. Preliminary...
Mumbai Police seize drugs worth Rs 2.53 crore; 9,800 Nitrazepam, Alprazolam tablets recovered
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC), Worli Unit of the Mumbai Police, has seized Nitrazepam and Alprazolam tablets worth approximately Rs 2.53 crore in a case related to the illegal sale of narcotic and psychotropic substances. According to a press note, the case has been registered by the Anti-Narcotics Cell, Worli Unit, under Section 22(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The offence took place between 10:40 p.m. on October 6 and 12:40 a.m. on October 7. Acting on information received during an investigation into persons allegedly involved in the purchase, sale and supply of illegal drugs in Mumbai, the police learned that a person was selling tablets used for intoxication in the Dr Zakir Hussain Nagar area of Govandi. Following verification of the information, a police team searched the residence of the accused and seized 4,500 Nitrazepam tablets of the NITCOR-10 brand. The tablets weighed approximately 2 kg and 475 grams and were valued at Rs 1.98 crore. The police also recovered 5,300 Alprazolam tablets of the PROCALM-1 brand, weighing approximately 689 grams and valued at Rs 55.92 lakh. In total, 9,800 Nitrazepam and Alprazolam tablets, collectively valued at approximately Rs 2.53 crore, were seized during the operation. The operation was carried out under the guidance of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Anil Kumbhare and Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Krishnakant Upadhyay, with the supervision of senior officers of the Anti-Narcotics Cell and Worli Unit. Earlier, on October 2, the Anti-Narcotics Cell raided The Smoke Shop at Bhoomi Tower in Sector 4, following concerns raised by Kharghar residents over a shop operating barely 50 metres from ITM College. Police seized hookah flavours and related material worth around Rs 92,000. The raid was conducted after the ANC received information regarding the sale of hookah and tobacco products near an educational institution. A team led by Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Nigade carried out the operation. Earlier, on August 19, the Mumbai ANC had arrested a man from Bihar at Bandra Terminus for allegedly carrying 10.10 kg of charas, with a market value of Rs 10.01 crore.
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Weather today October 7: India Meteorological Department has issued thunderstorm and lightning warnings for several states today, October 7. Delhi-NCR stays partly cloudy with temperatures between 22C and 34C. Haryana, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are all on alert for thunderstorms, while Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand could see rain turning into snowfall. Rajasthan is the only state with no warning, staying completely dry today.
IMD weather alert: Rain, thunderstorms likely in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern UP and West Bengal
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CM Samrat Choudhary directs officials to submit detailed report on flood damage in Bihar
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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary reviewed the flood situation in the state and the damage caused by it, directing officials to submit a detailed report at the earliest. According to a press release, the review meeting was held at the 'Sankalp' auditorium at Lok Sevak Awas in the presence of BJP national president and MP Nitin Nabin. During the meeting on Tuesday, Water Resources Department Secretary Dr Chandrashekhar Singh briefed the Chief Minister about the causes of the floods and the situation that emerged in the state in two phases. During the first phase, the Ganga, Son, Ghaghra, Kosi and Punpun rivers recorded new highest water levels compared to previous records. In the second phase, the Gandak River recorded its highest water levels at four locations due to excessive rainfall. Six locations in West Champaran, Gopalganj and Saran districts witnessed damage to embankments. Disaster Management Department Principal Secretary Santosh Kumar Mall briefed the meeting about the re...
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Andhra Pradesh Police arrest two, including Naval employee, for spying for Pakistan
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has arrested two persons, including a Naval employee, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Naval and defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Visakhapatnam, while Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The AP Counter Intelligence Cell made the arrests after launching a coordinated operation on October 1 against an alleged espionage module involving 18 suspects, including 13 Naval personnel. Code-named Operation Firewall2026, the operation involved 12 Counter Intelligence teams deployed across 10 states and union territory -- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The Counter Intelligence Cell said in a statement on Tuesday that it received credible information that certain people in India were allegedly in direct contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) and their suspected involvement in an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. The suspects were allegedly collecting and sharing the sensitive/classified information relating to defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the country was collected and shared through encrypted communication channels. The Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada registered a case on September 2 under Sections 61(2), 147 and 148 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Counter Intelligence teams worked in coordination with the concerned state Anti-Terrorism Squads, Naval officials and local police. They examined the alleged involvement of the 18 suspects and seized electronic gadgets following legal procedures. Two of the suspects were arrested after their role was established prima facie in this case, while investigation into the remaining suspects is continuing. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested for his involvement in sharing sensitive/classified information relating to Naval/Defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and received money in connection with it. He was sent to judicial remand until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Visakhapatnam. Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, allegedly shared an OTP to activate a WhatsApp account used by a PIO, communicated with PIOs and shared sensitive information relating to Naval and defence establishments. After obtaining a transit warrant from a local court in Coimbatore, the Counter Intelligence Cell produced Mukherjee before the jurisdictional court in Vijayawada. He was sent to judicial custody until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Vijayawada. The Counter Intelligence Cell said the investigation into the remaining suspects was continuing and that further details would be disclosed at an appropriate time, keeping in view the requirements of the investigation and national security.
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Bhumi Pednekkar marks 3 years of Thank You For Coming: The pure liberation I felt doing this film
Bhumi Pednekkar has explored a range of unconventional roles throughout her career, and Thank You For Coming was one of the films that addressed a subject that is not often discussed openly in mainstream cinema. As the film completed three years since its release, the actress looked back at her experience of working on the project and shared a clip from the film on social media. Bhumi shared a sequence from the 2023 comedy-drama, which revolved around female pleasure and a womans pursuit of happiness without feeling the need to apologise for her choices. Along with the clip, she shared a note reflecting on what the film meant to her. She wrote, She will always be my spirit animal. The pure liberation I felt doing this film. 3 years of Thank You For Coming. Also happy birthday @karanboolani, youre the best. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhumi Satish Pednekkar (@bhumisatishpednekkar) Directed by Karan Boolani, Thank You For Coming featured Bhumi in the lead role and dealt with conversations around female pleasure and personal choices. The film followed a woman navigating her relationships and her understanding of intimacy, while also touching upon the social expectations often placed on women. For Bhumi, the project appears to have remained personally meaningful, with her latest post recalling the sense of pure liberation she experienced while working on the film. Her anniversary post also coincided with Karan Boolanis birthday, as she extended her wishes to the filmmaker. Also Read : Bhumi Pednekar joins BDRF to aid flood-affected Bihar, appeals to citizens for support
CM inaugurates Sasaram bypass, launches water conservation drive
PIB debunks claims on MHA reaching out to Rahul, Priyanka for ending stir
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday issued a Fact Check and declared as misleading some social media posts claiming that officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reached out to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi in a bid to end the impasse outside Nirvachan Sadan. Do not fall for misleading claims or unverified information. Rely only on verified sources, said the PIB, the Central governments nodal information dissemination agency controlled by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The Fact Check issued by the PIB was accompanied by screenshots of social media posts by a journalist and a news channels website. The false claims were made on social media in relation to the Opposition MPs dramatic protest and sit-in near the office of the Election Commission of India and Rahul Gandhi-led lawmakers failed attempt to enter Nirvachan Sadan to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi led the 300 Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Opposition MPs, including those from the BJD, in a march from Parliament towards the Nirvachan Sadan - a distance of about one kilometre. We wanted to meet the CEC and the Election Commissioners, but we were stopped and prevented from going there, Gandhi told reporters about 50 yards from the Commissions office. After being stopped by security personnel from marching towards Nirvachan Sadan, Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi and other leaders sat on a dharna inside the Akashvani Bhavan, close to the ECI office, The protest in the high security zone was criticised by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, who asked whether the opposition parties were trying to create anarchy. Speaking to IANS, Prasad said, Sitting in Delhi, they have surrounded a sensitive area here, and they are saying that (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is under the clutches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and (Home Minister) Amit Shah. This is shameful. I condemn this. Prasad also criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his reported demand to cancel elections and conduct them again using ballot papers. He had said that all elections should be cancelled and elections should be held again through ballot papers. This is their intention, and this is what they want. They cannot win in honest elections. Now, they want to capture the booths. They want to win elections under pressure. They want to stop Dalits and the poor from casting their votes. Congress has been winning like this, whether it was in Bihar, West Bengal or any other state, he said.
Digital Desk | Patna, October 6 (IANS) The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leadership has taken note of the ongoing differences between Mokama MLA Anant Singh and party candidate Neeraj Kumar over the Patna Graduates' constituency, with Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary welcoming Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh's efforts to resolve the dispute. Speaking at a press conference at the JD-U state office on Tuesday, Vijay Kumar Choudhary said that Lalan Singh's intervention had opened a way towards resolving the issue. He added that the party was taking note of everything Lalan Singh had said about the dispute and was also examining other aspects of the matter at the organisational level. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary was asked about Lalan Singh's observation that there had been a lapse on the part of the state JD-U leadership in handling the differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar. In response, the Deputy Chief Minister said the party had taken cognisance of the matter and was considering all aspects of the dispute. While he did not announce any specific disciplinary action, his remarks indicated that the party leadership was examining the circumstances surrounding the long-standing differences. Vijay Kumar Choudhary thanked Lalan Singh for taking the initiative to speak with Anant Singh and said the intervention had created an opportunity for the dispute to be resolved. The differences have come into focus ahead of the Patna Graduates' constituency election after Anant Singh backed the Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh instead of the JD-U's Neeraj Kumar. During the press conference, Vijay Kumar Choudhary also reviewed the flood situation in Bihar, saying the state had entered the final phase of the floods and that the situation was under control across the affected areas. He said the Gandak and Ganga rivers had recorded new Highest Flood Levels (HFL) at several locations during the current flood season. Despite the high water levels, departmental officials and engineers had taken timely measures to protect embankments at several vulnerable points. According to the Deputy Chief Minister, breaches occurred at multiple locations along the Gandak embankment. Seven engineers have been suspended in connection with the incidents, while departmental proceedings have been initiated against a Chief Engineer. Show-cause notices have also been issued to an Assistant Engineer and an Executive Engineer. Vijay Kumar Choudhary said the Bihar government would take action against officials found responsible for negligence in dealing with the difficulties faced by flood-affected residents. The Deputy Chief Minister also spoke about the increasing accumulation of silt in Bihar's rivers, saying the state government had repeatedly brought the issue to the attention of the Central government. He said that Bihar had also been raising concerns with the Centre regarding the Farakka Barrage agreement and related issues. According to Vijay Kumar Choudhary, the Central government was taking initiatives in this regard. Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal was present at the press conference, along with JD-U MLCs Sanjay Singh alias Gandhiji, Naveen Arya and Anjum Ara.
Palak Muchhal lends her voice to female version of The Vvaan song Chhathi Maiya; track out!
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah starrer The Vvaan has added a new version of its song 'Chhathi Maiya,' with singer Palak Muchhal lending her vocals to the female rendition. The song, which draws from the cultural and spiritual significance of Chhath, has been released under the Zee Music label. The new version brings a female vocal perspective to the track, with Palak Muchhals rendition focusing on the devotional elements associated with Chhathi Maiya. The song is featured in the films folklore-inspired world, which draws from Indian traditions and mythology. Palak Muchhals female rendition of Chhathi Maiya The original 'Chhathi Maiya'song has been positioned around the celebration of Chhath and its significance, particularly in Bihar and among communities that observe the festival. Palak Muchhals version offers another interpretation of the track through her vocals, while retaining its devotional character. The Vvaan has been running in theatres alongside the release of the new song. The film combines folklore and fantasy with elements of adventure, mystery and humour. Its story is also being expanded through The Legend of Vvaan comic book, which explores the larger folklore surrounding the film's universe. Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with TVF and 11.11 Production, The Vvaan stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah in the lead roles. The film is written by Arunabh Kumar and directed by Deepak Mishra, with Manu Anand serving as DOP and Visual Director. It is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar and Niraj Kothari. Also Read:Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia and The Vvaan Cast bring ghost stories to Netflixs The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5
State-wise school holidays in October due to Navaratri, Durga Puja 2026
The festive season is approaching and to celebrate schools will be closed state-wise for students. For the Durga Puja celebration has the schools in the eastern part of India- West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar have announced holidays for educational institutions- schools, colleges. The West Bengal government has already announced school holiday on the occasion of Durga Puja.
India bowl first in Lucknow as Naman Dhir makes T20I debut against West Indies
India have chosen to bowl first in the opening match of their five-match T20I series against West Indies, with captain Shreyas Iyer citing the mixed-soil surface at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium and the likelihood of evening dew. The decision sets up a chase under lights in Lucknow, where the [] The post India bowl first in Lucknow as Naman Dhir makes T20I debut against West Indies appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
